Surveys & market research
Tender Overview
About this tender
PCC25/26-227 - Real Festival 2026_Surveys and Market Research Penrith City Council is seeking to appoint an experienced event research company to undertake the development and delivery of an event questionnaire including a full analysis and report of results post festival for the 2026 event. The survey will be used to obtain key data from visitors attending the Real Festival. Delivery of services at the event must be provided by the successful tenderer, including staffing and iPad (or other information collating technology), and additional data can be extrapolated from Council’s social media channels post event.
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